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The current and future status of refractive surgery
1Department of Ophthalmology, Pacific Presbysterian Medical Centre, San Francisco, CA 94115.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Kerato-refractive surgery offers various procedures for myopia, hyperopia, and aphakia. Advances include Excimer laser, corneal inlays, and ring implants for refractive correction.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Kerato-refractive surgery has seen significant advancements.
- Numerous surgical techniques exist for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and aphakia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current landscape of kerato-refractive surgical procedures.
- To highlight the efficacy and limitations of various refractive correction methods.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and emerging kerato-refractive surgical techniques.
- Analysis of procedural outcomes for different refractive errors.
Main Results:
- Radial keratotomy is effective for low myopia (≤3 diopters).
- Keratomileusis can correct high myopia but is technically demanding.
- Epikeratophakia shows promise for pediatric aphakia.
- Excimer laser, corneal inlays, and intrastromal rings are developing technologies.
Conclusions:
- The field of kerato-refractive surgery is rapidly evolving.
- A range of surgical options are available, each with specific indications and challenges.
- New technologies like Excimer laser and corneal implants offer future potential for refractive correction.